Recumbent \Re*cum"bent\ (-bet), a. [L. recumbens, -entis, p. pr.
of recumbere. See {Recumb}, {Incumbent}.]
Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the
Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting;
inactive; idle. -- {Re*cum"bent*ly}, adv.
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